Classical music quotes from rock musicians

You don't have to play a classical instrument to appreciate a great tune. Join us as we explore the best responses to the great composers and their music, from the geniuses of the rock world.

1. Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury: We break a lot of rules. It's unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.

2. Matt Bellamy

Matt Bellamy: Rachmaninov has some kind of weird dark edge to his music which I don't think I've heard with any other kind of music before.

3. Megadeth

Dave Mustaine, Megadeth: Classical music is pretty daunting - it made me a better player.

4. Jonny Greenwood

Jonny Greenwood: Composers are influenced by all the important music in their lives – and I suppose that since radio started playing popular music, that's as likely to be The Beatles or Aphex Twin as it is to be Verdi or Ravel.

5. Slash

Slash: I love classical music. It has left a major mark on my playing.